Fat dissolving Injections

Removing superfluous body fat by means of an injection was a fascinating concept brought into reality by South-American dermatologist Dr. Rittes. In 1995, Dr. Rittes developed the procedure 'injection lipolysis'  in which the substance phosphatidylcholine (PPT) is injected directly into undesired fat deposits. The active substance in the fat dissolving injection is a soya-bean extract that is similar to a substance naturally produced in the body to aid metabolism. The fat dissolving injection contains no human antigens.

Fat dissolving injections are particularly useful in eliminating fat deposits which are particularly difficult to get rid of by continuous dieting or exercise alone.  Fat dissolving injections initiate a process during which fat is melted away and then eliminated from the body via normal metabolic process. The treatment generally requires multiple injections directly into the area concerned.

Treatment of cellulitis - thighs

Lipoma - The number of treatments differs from person to person, depending upon body region and body size.

As a rule, 2 - 4 treatments in intervals of 6-8 weeks are necessary in a complete treatment. However, more than 80% of  patients are very satisfied with the results after 2 - 3 treatments.

Risks of the Therapy

Fat reduction treatment is similar to Neurotoxin Injection treatment in that it is licensed only for general medical use in hospitals for the treatment of embolism rather than in cosmetic medicine. Absolute contraindications include treatments during pregnancy, treatments to nursing mothers and diabetics with micro-angiopathies. Care is taken also to screen out people with Soya-bean allergy or serious liver disease.

Some patients develop temporary side-effects after treatment: these can include redness, swelling, muscle discomfort and in some cases bruising.  Swelling is more common during facial procedures.